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US Sentences Promoter of $3.4B Bitconnect Crypto Ponzi Scheme to 38 Months in Prison
20.9.2022
The U.S. has sentenced a Los Angeles man to 38 months in federal prison for his role in the $3.4 billion Bitconnect crypto Ponzi scheme. He admitted to earning no less than $24 million from the scam, all of which will now be “repaid to investors in restitution or forfeited to...
SEC Orders Crypto Firm to Pay Harmed Investors $35 Million — Charges Influencer Ian Balina
20.9.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered crypto firm Sparkster and its CEO to pay $35 million into a fund for distribution to harmed investors. The securities regulator also charged crypto influencer Ian Balina for promoting crypto tokens without disclosing compensation...
The market isn't surging anytime soon — so get used to dark times
20.9.2022
Global economic conditions suggest that markets — including the cryptocurrency market — have further downside ahead. Don’t bank on a surge to new all-time highs in the months ahead
Wazirx Plans to Delist 3 Stablecoins, Leftover Balances Will Be Auto-Converted to BUSD
20.9.2022
The crypto asset exchange Wazirx is following Binance’s move by delisting a number of stablecoins and automatically converting them to BUSD at a 1:1 ratio. Wazirx customers have until September 23 to withdraw their stablecoins if they don’t want the funds converted. Wazirx Plans...
Crypto Investors Yanked Money From ETH Products Despite a Smooth Ethereum Merge
19.9.2022
Bank of America Market Strategist Says ‘Summer Rally Is Over’ as Crypto and Stocks Slide Ahead of Fed Rate Hike This Week
19.9.2022
Digital currency markets, precious metals, and stocks dropped another leg down on Monday following the drop markets saw last Tuesday. Last week’s fall was one of the worst weeks in more than three months as market strategists believe a sizable Fed rate hike is coming this week. Bank...
Why Russia Isn’t Relying on Crypto to Evade Sanctions
19.9.2022
Yes, crypto has limitations. But the traditional banking system is a more attractive place for money laundering regardless
White House’s first crypto framework and missed opportunities — Law Decoded, Sept. 12-19
19.9.2022
The industry didn’t take the document well, as the policymakers’ focus on security and enforcement is all too visible
The crypto industry can trust Cynthia Lummis to get regulation right
19.9.2022
The senator has a proven track record when it comes to cryptocurrency and issues such as privacy rights. Her proposal to regulate the industry is one that crypto enthusiasts can get behind
Crypto Listing and Delisting Announcements: Week 38
19.9.2022
Here is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting, trading pair-related announcements by crypto exchanges that we found last week and today.
Have we missed something? Do you have information about new listings and/or delistings? Let us know here....
US Treasury plans to ask public if crypto-related regulations are 'no longer fit for purpose'
19.9.2022
The public has until Nov. 3 to submit comments on Treasury addressing ransomware attacks, illicit finance risks of cryptocurrency mixers and DeFi, and coordinating AML/CFT policy
Russian official says bill to give businesses leeway in use of crypto internationally
19.9.2022
Finance Ministry official says an upcoming bill may provide local infrastructure, allow businesses to negotiate the use of cryptocurrencies in international trade on their own
5 Cryptocurrency Ready to Bounce Back After This Latest Crash
19.9.2022
The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing yet another crash. Coin prices are trading lower due to increased pressure from the broader economy and fears that the Federal Reserve would again raise interest rates. Several investors wonder if most large-cap coins will test their multi-month...
Crypto PR Firm Wachsman Hires Cointelegraph's CEO as Chief Growth Officer
19.9.2022
US Treasury Wants Public to Comment on Crypto’s Role in Illicit Finance
19.9.2022
The U.S. Treasury Department listed a number of questions, asking the general public to weigh in on how it’s approaching cryptocurrencies and their possible role in illegal activities
Crypto Exchange WazirX to Delist USDC in Boost for Binance's Stablecoin
19.9.2022
WazirX is delisting USDC, USDP, and TUSD and will automatically convert customer holdings into BUSD
Biggest Movers: ETC, UNI Slip to 2-Month Lows on Monday
19.9.2022
Ethereum classic fell to a two-month low to start the week, as prices in the cryptocurrency market continue to decline. Uniswap also slipped to a multi-month low on Monday, as the token hit its weakest level since July. As of writing, the global crypto market cap is down 5.08% Ethereum Classic...
France Orders Jail Time for 2 Men Charged With Funding Terrorism in Syria With Crypto: Report
19.9.2022
The amount transferred by three Islamic extremists is estimated at around 280,000 euros, one news outlet reported
Can Unlimited Fiat and Governments Suppress Bitcoin’s Price? 2 Analysts Discuss the Theory and Odds
19.9.2022
The price of bitcoin has dropped 72.9% in USD value since the crypto asset’s all-time high ten months ago and recently, bitcoin’s been trading for just under $19K per unit. This week two prominent crypto market influencers have been discussing how governments could suppress bitcoin...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to 3-Month Low as Crypto Traders Turn to Fed
19.9.2022
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 19, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets